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Post by cowgirlup on Sept 2, 2013 14:04:21 GMT -7
Well, it looks like the chickens and coop might be a reality.
I saw some on Craigslist that looked promising. But, no coop or run built yet. DH said that if the sellers could hold them for us he'd get it done ASAP.
So now I am looking for some definite plans and trying to pull this together.
I wasn't going to get a rooster but I saw some that looked promising. The people said they were hand fed, will sit on your lap, very tame and likely would be nice to the hens. So I'm going to take a chance on one of them. We do have a lot of predators so he'll be useful to help protect them.
I'm hoping if I bring them all to the new coop at the same time there will be minimal issues. I'll keep the roo separate but with them and see how it goes.
They are all about the same age but from different places.
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Post by angelhelp on Sept 2, 2013 15:23:32 GMT -7
Sure wish we could do something like that here. I have some students whose families raise chickens in the basement in order to avoid the ridiculous zoning rules.
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Post by cajunlady87 on Sept 2, 2013 15:32:02 GMT -7
Sweet, nothing like the taste of fresh eggs. You only want to have one rooster or you're asking for trouble. My rooster was bought separately from my hens and he isn't mean and is very protective of his girls. I bought him much later than the hens which were already laying. I was hoping a hen would set on some eggs to hatch them but it hasn't happened yet. Below is a food chart for foods and snacks they can or can't eat. Hope it helps. Mine free range during the day and get locked up at night from predators. www.backyardchickens.com/a/chicken-treat-chart-the-best-treats-for-backyard-chickens |
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Post by cowgirlup on Sept 2, 2013 16:11:02 GMT -7
Yep, Only one roo and if I don't get one of these then I may not get one. He is a blue Sumatra (sp) mix. and while I hadn't planned on naming chickens that might not be around that long due to predators and whatever can befall chickens, I will likely name him Elwood.  Jake is just too common. Thanks for the link. I will probably need all the help I can get. |
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Post by cajunlady87 on Sept 2, 2013 17:42:35 GMT -7
Yep, Only one roo and if I don't get one of these then I may not get one. He is a blue Sumatra (sp) mix. and while I hadn't planned on naming chickens that might not be around that long due to predators and whatever can befall chickens, I will likely name him Elwood. Jake is just too common. Thanks for the link. I will probably need all the help I can get. Your welcome. Mine all have the same name "chicken".  Other members raise chickens and will probably add their two cents. Good luck and keep us updated.  |
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Post by solargeek1 on Sept 2, 2013 22:16:36 GMT -7
Wonderful news! We hope to get some next year too. Post pics and lots of info:)
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Post by orly152 on Sept 4, 2013 9:57:09 GMT -7
Wonderful news! We hope to get some next year too. Post pics and lots of info:) +1 |
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Post by cowgirlup on Sept 9, 2013 5:23:06 GMT -7
Well, the coop building starts today. This thing is going to be a palace. NhCraigT does not cut corners. Even the walls will be insulated. If it is done by the end of the week I can go get the chickens on Sunday. |
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Post by cajunlady87 on Sept 9, 2013 5:52:38 GMT -7
Great news and the chicks will appreciate their new castle. Looking forward to seeing what he comes up with once it's built.
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Post by solargeek1 on Sept 9, 2013 6:02:58 GMT -7
Well, the coop building starts today. This thing is going to be a palace. NhCraigT does not cut corners. Even the walls will be insulated. If it is done by the end of the week I can go get the chickens on Sunday. I am going to live vicariously through you. Please post every little thing, pics if you can. WOOP Woop here you go:) |
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Post by cowgirlup on Sept 10, 2013 17:20:58 GMT -7
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Post by angelhelp on Sept 10, 2013 17:24:59 GMT -7
That looks neat!
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Post by thywar on Sept 10, 2013 18:45:39 GMT -7
Well, the coop building starts today. This thing is going to be a palace. NhCraigT does not cut corners. Even the walls will be insulated. If it is done by the end of the week I can go get the chickens on Sunday. . WOOP Woop here you go:) This is SolarGeek's way of wanting to hang out with your redheads.. errrr gingers... Attachments:
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Post by cajunlady87 on Sept 10, 2013 18:57:35 GMT -7
Nicely done so far, looking forward to seeing it completed.
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Post by thywar on Sept 10, 2013 19:05:12 GMT -7
The link works.. is the 'trench' the lay out for the yard? That will be quite a nice coop. I see what you meant when you wrote 'castle'.. Glad you're getting the chickens.. just in time for winter. What kind of heat will you use for them.. heat lamps? |
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Jake is just too common.
Other members raise chickens and will probably add their two cents. Good luck and keep us updated. 
